Charles Kowalski's guest appearances

Charles Kowalski

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

Dark and Stormy Book Club

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com

Kaidankai: Ghost and Supernatural Stories

Susan Spann

Stephanie Kane

John DeDakis

Anne Hillerman

Hugo Marston

L.v. Nield

Robert Campbell

Amy Stewart

Louisiana Longshot DeLeon

Bess Carnan

Lee Goldberg

Jason Pinter

Anthony Horowitz

Susan Elia MacNeal

Ben Guterson

OwlTail

Simon Grey

Charles Kowalski is making a dramatic switch in his writing, from contemporary political thrillers to middle grade fantasy set in 17th century Japan. Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts, published by Excalibur Books in Japan, where Charles lives today, was launched in August to terrific reviews. Simon Grey hoped that a long sea voyage would provide some relief from his "gift" of seeing ghosts everywhere on land. Instead, he finds that his ability draws him into the shadowy world of yokai, the spirits and monsters that roam Japan by night. Together with the mysterious Oyuki, daughter of an English sailor-turned-samurai, Simon must earn the yokai's trust and help, while staying one step ahead of the Shogun's guards and an evil sorcerer determined to discover the "secret" of Simon's powers. On the podcast, Charles talks about what inspired his decision to write middle grade fiction and tells us about the work and research that went into his setting and characters. Charles, who attended the Colorado Gold conference in September and who presented a workshop on the secrets of writing suspense and he gives us a quick overview of his approach. Charles Kowalski's website Intro music by Moby Outro by Dan-o-Songs

Charles Kowalski is making a dramatic switch in his writing, from contemporary political thrillers to middle grade fantasy set in 17th century Japan. Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts, published by Excalibur Books in Japan, where Charles lives today, was launched in August to terrific reviews. Simon Grey hoped that a long sea voyage would provide some relief from his "gift" of seeing ghosts everywhere on land. Instead, he finds that his ability draws him into the shadowy world of yokai, the spirits and monsters that roam Japan by night. Together with the mysterious Oyuki, daughter of an English sailor-turned-samurai, Simon must earn the yokai's trust and help, while staying one step ahead of the Shogun's guards and an evil sorcerer determined to discover the "secret" of Simon's powers. On the podcast, Charles talks about what inspired his decision to write middle grade fiction and tells us about the work and research that went into his setting and characters. Charles, who attended the Colorado Gold conference in September and who presented a workshop on the secrets of writing suspense and he gives us a quick overview of his approach. Charles Kowalski's <a href="https://charleskowalski.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> Intro music by <a href="http://www.mobygratis.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moby</a> Outro by <a href="https://danosongs.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dan-o-Songs</a>

Charles Kowalski & Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts

On this extra bonus episode of the Japan Station podcast, we explore the world of yōkai with author and Japan Station listener, Charles Kowalski. Originally from the U.S. Charles Kowalski is a teacher and author living in Japan. His latest book--Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts--delves into the world of the Japanese supernatural creatures known as yōkai through the lens of a young 17th century English boy who gets stranded in Tokugawa-era Japan and has to rely on the yōkai in order get back home. Smon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is the first book in what Charles is planning to be a trilogy. Charles is also the author of two full-length novels: Mind Virus and The Devil's Son. In this episode we discuss:  What a yōkai is The origin of Charles' interest in yōkai The plot of Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts The research process Charles underwent when working on Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts The fascinating life of the English sailor-turned-samurai, William Adams (1564-1620) What the Hyakki Yagyō  (English:"Night Parade of One Hundred Demons") is Teaching in Japan How the Japanese folktale Urashima Tarō does not follow conventional storytelling norms Charles' future plans for the Simon Grey series And much more! 

On this extra bonus episode of the Japan Station podcast, we explore the world of yōkai with author and Japan Station listener, Charles Kowalski. Originally from the U.S. Charles Kowalski is a teacher and author living in Japan. His latest book--Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts--delves into the world of the Japanese supernatural creatures known as yōkai through the lens of a young 17th century English boy who gets stranded in Tokugawa-era Japan and has to rely on the yōkai in order get back home. Smon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is the first book in what Charles is planning to be a trilogy. Charles is also the author of two full-length novels: Mind Virus and The Devil's Son. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>What a yōkai is</li> <li>The origin of Charles' interest in yōkai</li> <li>The plot of Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts</li> <li>The research process Charles underwent when working on Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts</li> <li>The fascinating life of the English sailor-turned-samurai, William Adams (1564-1620)</li> <li>What the Hyakki Yagyō  (English:"Night Parade of One Hundred Demons") is</li> <li>Teaching in Japan</li> <li>How the Japanese folktale Urashima Tarō does not follow conventional storytelling norms</li> <li>Charles' future plans for the Simon Grey series</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

20 Talking About Yōkai w/ Author Charles Kowalski

We highlight Charles Kowalski answers the questions we sent him about his new thriller "Mind Virus."  Christie Capers Book Club in Windsor Lock, CT is our highlighted bookclub.

Bookends #7 Charles Kowalski "Mind Virus" and Christie Capers Book Club